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Alkali-free setting accelerator for shotcrete
Mapequick AFK 888, thanks to the absence of alkali, The temperature of the shotcrete also does influence
reduces the risk of alkali-aggregate reactions. the rate of setting and early performance.
Mapequick AFK 888 is suitable for grouts and concrete As far as the water-binder (only cement or cement-fly
application even in presence of water during the ash, silica fume or blast furnace slag, limestone powder,
tunnelling operations. In fact Mapequick AFK 888 etc) ratio of the concrete is concerned, the concept of
maintains its setting times and mechanical strength the water-binder ratio being no higher than 0.5 to
development although the water presence. As a result, promote durability and final mechanical performance
Mapequick AFK 888 reduces the risk of clogging when must be stressed. For this reason, the addition of a
draining off water. superplasticizer is absolutely recommended.
Consistency: liquid
Colour: brownish
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